<p>Take the Creator Upload Survey: <a href="https://www.research.net/r/creatoruploadsurvey" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.research.net/r/creatoruploadsurvey</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Check out Jon’s new venture: <a href="https://www.boring-stuff.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.boring-stuff.com/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, we break down the $82 billion battle for Warner Bros. Discovery and the controversial new law in Australia banning social media for everyone under 16. Plus, creator legend Jon Youshaei joins us to reveal his new company, "Boring Stuff," and why he’s solving the biggest headache for pro creators: taxes.</p><p><br /></p><p>What you’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Netflix vs. Paramount: Inside the hostile bidding war for Warner Bros.</li><li>The Social Media Ban: Why Australia is fining platforms $33M for underage users.</li><li>Jon Youshaei’s Boring Venture: Why he launched a bookkeeping service for creators.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Intro &amp; Common Tax Mistakes</p><p>01:58 Mariah Carey's $3 Million Season</p><p>04:07 6th Anniversary Survey</p><p>05:32 Netflix vs. Paramount: The Bidding War</p><p>09:10 Foreign Funding &amp; Regulatory Hurdles</p><p>12:12 Australia Bans Social Media for Under 16s</p><p>16:10 Can They Actually Enforce the Ban?</p><p>18:09 Impact on Marginalized Communities</p><p>21:33 Interview: Jon Youshaei Joins</p><p>22:42 What is "Boring Stuff"?</p><p>25:36 Why Traditional Accountants Fail Creators</p><p>30:20 Education vs. Execution</p><p>33:01 Scaling a Service Business Slowly</p><p>36:44 MrBeast Pivots to Storytelling</p><p>38:50 WNBA Cards Explode on Whatnot</p><p><br /></p><p>Creator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Lauren: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/</a></p><p>Follow Josh: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Original music by London Bridge: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Edited and produced by Adam Conner: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand</a></p>